Older Brits heading for volunteering breaks

According to research from Saga Holidays, older travellers are increasingly going to places such as Nepal, St Lucia and South Africa to take part in working holidays.

Commenting on the findings, spokesman from the group Paul Green said that what many of these countries lack are "people with engineering skills, people who might have been nurses or teachers who can share their skills, knowledge and life experience and make a difference", which could make older Brits ideal.

According to a poll from Saga Holidays, nearly half of the over 50s it asked seek both physical and mental refreshment from a break.